Comments on: Strong Reactions to ‘Antidepressants Ineffective’ Study http://www.spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants.php Understand your mind with the science of psychology - Mon, 04 May 2009 10:30:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Scott Wolfenden http://www.spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants.php/comment-page-1#comment-27120 Scott Wolfenden Sun, 03 May 2009 22:10:14 +0000 http://spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants-ineffective-study.php#comment-27120 It would seem that much can be done without medication to remedy depression. One Duke University study found that regular vigorous exercise was more effective than medication for mild to moderate depression, in both the short and long term. Cognitive behavioral therapy doesn't require years of therapy and has been as effective or more effective than medication for many in both the short and long term. Also, lifestyle changes can be more effective, getting to the roots of the issue, rather than a bandaid over a festering wound. As a culture, Americans watch a tremendous amount of violence, from TV and movie cartoons, to the daily news, and even world news, violent movies and sports. Pornography might be affecting many in their mental health and might contribute to depression for many. Additionally, music, both the type and quantity can have an effect on one's mood as well. Diet, nutrition, also play a role in our mental state, as does the need for a meaningful and purposeful life. Spending too much time alone also can contribute to depression. There are many lifestyle changes that can be made that can make a significant difference in one's mental health and that can help to improve symptoms of depression. It would seem that much can be done without medication to remedy depression. One Duke University study found that regular vigorous exercise was more effective than medication for mild to moderate depression, in both the short and long term.

Cognitive behavioral therapy doesn't require years of therapy and has been as effective or more effective than medication for many in both the short and long term. Also, lifestyle changes can be more effective, getting to the roots of the issue, rather than a bandaid over a festering wound.

As a culture, Americans watch a tremendous amount of violence, from TV and movie cartoons, to the daily news, and even world news, violent movies and sports.

Pornography might be affecting many in their mental health and might contribute to depression for many. Additionally, music, both the type and quantity can have an effect on one's mood as well.

Diet, nutrition, also play a role in our mental state, as does the need for a meaningful and purposeful life. Spending too much time alone also can contribute to depression.

There are many lifestyle changes that can be made that can make a significant difference in one's mental health and that can help to improve symptoms of depression.

]]> By: Rattitude http://www.spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants.php/comment-page-1#comment-21392 Rattitude Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:20:00 +0000 http://spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants-ineffective-study.php#comment-21392 I think some of the reanalysis of the data suggest it gives a slanted view at best. But in the end depression is a symptom with many causes. I suspect the many behavioural and pharmacological options would all work better if combined with a thorough diagnistic process with careful individual follow up. I think some of the reanalysis of the data suggest it gives a slanted view at best. But in the end depression is a symptom with many causes. I suspect the many behavioural and pharmacological options would all work better if combined with a thorough diagnistic process with careful individual follow up.

]]> By: Tim Young http://www.spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants.php/comment-page-1#comment-21357 Tim Young Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:29:00 +0000 http://spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants-ineffective-study.php#comment-21357 In response to the post by Brenda Bentley...<br /><br />It's great that you love what you do and obviously are seeing success in your methods, but hypnotherapy does not work for everyone. <br />And it may well be true that antidepressants just mask or deal with the symptoms however in some cases it comes down to a choice between using them and having some semblance of a normal life or going into long term analysis costing a fortune and maybe getting some progress there - although there are no guarantees. In response to the post by Brenda Bentley...

It's great that you love what you do and obviously are seeing success in your methods, but hypnotherapy does not work for everyone.
And it may well be true that antidepressants just mask or deal with the symptoms however in some cases it comes down to a choice between using them and having some semblance of a normal life or going into long term analysis costing a fortune and maybe getting some progress there - although there are no guarantees.

]]> By: Building Belief Alliance http://www.spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants.php/comment-page-1#comment-21350 Building Belief Alliance Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:33:00 +0000 http://spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants-ineffective-study.php#comment-21350 Bravo PsyBlog.<br /><br />I'm an avid reader, first time poster... just wanted to add in comment to "What do you think doctors are going to use instead?" by The Last Psychiatrist as quoted --- when will others realise that drugs only treat the SYMPTOMS of the problem... not the problem itself. <br /><br />How about using hypnotherapy? I'm a cognitive hypnotherapist and have been using very effective drug free treatment for depression for years... which doesn't take years to work. <br /><br />Since CBT is considered the most successful of all theraputic approaches according to research, just think how combining this being able to work with the unconscious mind can work... it's brilliant.<br /><br />Sorry didn't mean for this to be a plug... just love what I do.<br /><br />Brenda Bentley Bravo PsyBlog.

I'm an avid reader, first time poster... just wanted to add in comment to "What do you think doctors are going to use instead?" by The Last Psychiatrist as quoted --- when will others realise that drugs only treat the SYMPTOMS of the problem... not the problem itself.

How about using hypnotherapy? I'm a cognitive hypnotherapist and have been using very effective drug free treatment for depression for years... which doesn't take years to work.

Since CBT is considered the most successful of all theraputic approaches according to research, just think how combining this being able to work with the unconscious mind can work... it's brilliant.

Sorry didn't mean for this to be a plug... just love what I do.

Brenda Bentley

]]> By: ChrisB http://www.spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants.php/comment-page-1#comment-21349 ChrisB Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:52:00 +0000 http://spring.org.uk/2008/02/strong-reactions-to-antidepressants-ineffective-study.php#comment-21349 This story DID make Reuters at least so it hasn't been utterly ignored by larger media groups. http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN2527622020080226 The drug company Glaxo Smith Kline's response was that the data looked at was only from before the drug was submitted for US approval. If the drug hasn't changed why should that make a difference? This story DID make Reuters at least so it hasn't been utterly ignored by larger media groups. http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN2527622020080226 The drug company Glaxo Smith Kline's response was that the data looked at was only from before the drug was submitted for US approval. If the drug hasn't changed why should that make a difference?

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